Casino Survey Part 7: Why Play What You Play?

Casinos have a wide range of games designed to attract nearly every type of gambler. Since there is such a variety, I thought it might be interesting to survey casino goers to find out their favorite games and why they play them.

This is the sixth article in a series of articles that explores this topic.

Responses from a recent casino sampling.

Judy from Wisconsin:

“I expect I was like most people when they first play at casinos. I started out playing slot machines. They were fun for a while – but mostly they were easy to play. I also did not have to worry about other people like at table games.

“Gradually the fun wore off. Slot play became a little boring. I also seemed to lose everything I brought with me very quickly.

“I started looking at other games in the casino. I realized that other than the big wheel, other games would require some knowledge of how to play the game.

“Aso, I must admit that I was a little scared of playing at a table game. I did not want to make any mistakes and become the target of other player’s anger.”

“I started researching table games that were available in the casino. I learned that blackjack can have a low house edge, but it depends on the house rules. I learned what to look for in a good game. I learned that a 6-5 payoff for a blackjack means there is a hefty house edge, so I know to avoid those games.

“I spent a good deal of time learning basic blackjack strategy. I did not even try to learn how to count cards as it is more work than I am willing to do.

“Next, I spent some time in the casino watching players actually play at the blackjack tables. I wanted to be comfortable with the nuances of play and not stand out as a newbie once I sat down. I learned how to buy in, how to signal a hit, stand, split, and double down.”

“Once I was comfortable with everything, I sat down at a table that had a good game, bought in, and began playing.

“Blackjack has been my go-to game in a casino ever since then. It is much more fun than slots. It is also much less costly (if I can find a low-stakes game)."

What about you? What casino games do you like to play – and why?

As always, may all your wins be swift and large, and your losses be slow and small.

Jerry “Stickman”

Jerry “Stickman” is an expert in craps, blackjack and video poker and advantage slot machine play. He is a regular contributor to top gaming magazines and 888casino.com. He authored the video poker section of “Everything Casino Poker: Get the Edge at Video Poker, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Pai Gow Poker!” You can contact Jerry “Stickman” at stickmanjerryg@gmail.com

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